Sermons on grit: showing 61-75 of 834

Biblical Marriage

Contributed by Tony Abram on Aug 9, 2010

Marriage was included as a part of the original creation, it is clear that God's fundamental intention for marriage applies to all human beings. However, a look at the whole of Scripture reveals that marriage has special meanings for the people of God. Ma

Biblical Marriage Marriage is an institution created by God. That much is clear from Genesis 2:18-24. 18 The LORD God said, "It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him." 19 Now the LORD God had formed out of the ground all the beasts of the field and all the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-24

The Games People Play: Solitaire Series

Contributed by Jon Miller on Apr 12, 2006

God’s plan for his people is to be in community with other beleivers. Small groups can provide that community.

Well, today we begin a new series called the games people play. Over the next two weeks we’ll take a look at some popular games and see how they relate to our lives. Today we look at the game Solitaire. Oh, the hours that have been wasted playing solitaire. In my seminary classes I take notes on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Genealogy Of Grace

Contributed by John Moyer on Dec 16, 2008

One of major purposes of Matthew’s Gospel is to establish Jesus’ right to Israel’s kingship. this genealogy is not just showing the royalty of Christ but the Grace of God. Four ways Matthew shows us the grace of God.

Title: The Genealogy of Grace Introduction: Most of you know I like to do a little woodworking. Have you ever been sawing a board and run into a knot. The saw blade just grinds its way through and slows it down. Well, Jesus’ family tree has some knots in it. Usually when we read the Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Holiness

Getting Along With Your Parents Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Feb 6, 2006

Children’s responsibility in the home.

INTRODUCTION You know, God pretty well has this old world figured out. The Bible says, “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” If we were to continue to read through the remainder of Genesis chapter 1 we would find that God created the planets, the stars, the dry ground, the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

¡aleluya, Qué Salvador! La Cruz De Cristo. Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jan 12, 2024

¿Qué opinas sobre el mensaje de la cruz? Quizás el mensaje de la cruz haya sido una tontería para ti. Hoy puedes ser salvo como resultado del mensaje de la cruz y del poder de Dios.

La primavera es una época maravillosa del año. Es sorprendente ver cómo una semilla se convierte en una planta. Hay flores con colores brillantes. El diseño da el mensaje de que debe haber un diseñador. Ya sea una planta, una flor, un insecto, las estrellas o el cuerpo ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:33-38, Colossians 1:16-18, 1 Corinthians 1:18, John 1:14

Denomination: Baptist

Entering The Holy Of Holies

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Feb 18, 2013

People today need an Aaron... someone who has been in the very presence of God, to tell them that God has forgiving them.

ENTERING THE HOLY OF HOLIES Leviticus 16 INTRODUCTION: Picture this... It is a bright sunny day, a festive day when the city is filled with people, the streets are teaming with life and the Temple is filled to capacity. It is the 10th day of the seventh month on the Jewish calendar and this is ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 16:1-34

Denomination: Baptist

How Can We Please God?

Contributed by John Rollyson on Dec 28, 2010

As Christians, God desires our obedience.

How Can We Please God? 1 Peter 2:4-10 Intro: God desires our obedience..... Thomas Platter had such a great zeal for studying the ancient tongues that he supported himself through manual labor by day and at night studied with sand in his mouth, that the gritting against his teeth might keep him ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Baptist

Tenacity

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Aug 23, 2012

Tenacity is finishing. Paul had tenacity. We all need to exhibit tenacity!

II Corinthians 11:22-27 Paul had Tenacity! Synonyms: Tenacity: Perseverance; consistency; diligence; dedication; determination; drive; endurance; doggedness; grit; moxie; persistence; spunk; stamina; steadfastness; and stick-to-itiveness. Jesus Christ is the “author and finisher of our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:22-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

No Pain, No Gain

Contributed by Joe Harding on Apr 17, 2001

HIS GREAT PAIN CAUSED OUR GREAT GAIN OF SALVATION.

“NO PAIN, NO GAIN” ISAIAH 52:13—53:12 PALM SUNDAY APRIL 8, 2001 INTRODUCTION: Victor Yap writes, The parents of a ten year old public school boy who was failing fifth grade math decided to enroll their son in a private Catholic school after exhausting all efforts to help. The youngster stormed ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:13, Isaiah 53:12

Denomination: Baptist

The Measure Of A Successful Man

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jun 19, 2009

As you study Joseph’s life you will attain a new measure of success.

How do you measure success? Some people measure success by money. Some people measure success by power. Some people measure success by public opinion. On this father’s day I want to take a look at a man in the Bible who was considered a successful man. I believe many people have a warped idea of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Amazing Wonder Of Exaggeration

Contributed by James Snyder on May 27, 2017

If you earn it, you can spend it any way that you want to. The great joy of life comes from reaping what you sow.

I once asked my father if he would give me a weekly allowance. After all, many of the kids in my school were getting allowances from their parents and I thought I deserved an allowance as well. I was surprised by my father’s response. “I give you a great allowance here everyday.” ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-8

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

"on The Way"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 29, 2020

A sermon about putting Christ first over all things.

“On the Way” Philippians 3:4b-14 The late Fred Craddock told a story about a missionary family in China who were forced to leave the country sometime after the Communists took over. One day a band of soldiers knocked on their door and told the missionary along with his wife and children that ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-14

Denomination: United Methodist

Bridle Your Tongue!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 6, 2015

Friend, allow God to move on your behalf; silence should be the ‘treasure’ that we need to possess!

Bridle your tongue! James 3:2”We all stumble in many ways. Anyone who is never at fault in what they say is perfect, able to keep their whole body in check.” We have a clear challenge for us in this scripture: “Anyone who is never at fault in what they say is perfect!.” ...read more

Scripture: James 3:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Righteousness!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 30, 2015

Have you been a stickler where adhering to the laws of God is concerned? Have you been so firm in your adherence to principle that you have been judged to be obstinate, fanatic and crazy?

Legally right but ethically and spiritually wrong…… Psalm 11:7” For the LORD is righteous; he loves righteous deeds; the upright shall behold his face.” We call this holy week! Some Christians are rolling the rosary beads and uttering long prayers, there are others who ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 11:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The One We Serve

Contributed by Monte Brown on Mar 6, 2009

How would you answer the question, What is God like? We can probably agree that God is like Jesus.

The One We Serve Revelation 1:4-15 Randall Road Baptist March 1, 1998 S. M. Service Monte Brown How would you answer the question, What is God like? We can probably agree that God is like Jesus. Jesus Himself said: He that hath seen me hath seen the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-15

Denomination: Baptist